MUSIC

    The Wailers

    The Wailers

    Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

    December 28, 2011


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    Reggae music has never stopped evolving but for millions of people from around the world it’s still defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers. It’s been their heartbeat rhythms that have inspired so much of what’s followed since, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the “one-drop” reggae sound. The history of the band during Marley’s lifetime is well known. Just to recap, their music has sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. In England alone, they’ve notched up over twenty chart hits, including seven Top 10 entries. This was no accident. Apart from Marley, the Wailers have performed with international acts such as Sting, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, as well as reggae legends Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Burning Spear. Their most recent collaborators include Kenny Chesney, Eve, Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. They’ve also completed innumerable tours over the years, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe, including groundbreaking performances in Africa and the Far East.
    The anchor of the band is Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who in addition to being Marley’s most trusted lieutenant, played on countless other classic reggae hits throughout the seventies. The authenticity he brings to the Wailers’ sound is indisputable and yet today’s line-up combines old school know-how with lead vocals from one of Jamaica’s most exciting new singers.

     


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        World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

        3025 Walnut Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19104

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Advance Tickets:
        Floor (Standing Room): $27.50 ($22.50 ticket + $5 processing fee)
        Loge (Reserved Seating): $40 ($35 ticket + $5 processing fee)
        Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $50 ($35 + $15 premium service*/processing fee)

        Day of Show Tickets:
        Floor (Standing Room): $30 ($25 ticket + $5 processing fee)
        Loge (Reserved Seating): $42.50 ($37.50 ticket + $5 processing fee)
        Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $52.50 ($37.50 + $15 premium service*/processing fee)
         

        Info Phone: 215-222-1400

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        December 28, 2011

        Times:

        Doors @ 7 pm
        Show @ 8 pm

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